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Dravid and Sehwag Named in India's U19 Asia Cup Squad
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What Happened?
Anway Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag have been selected for India's U19 team for the 2026 ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup in Oman. This marks the first selection by the new junior selection committee.
Key points
- The U19 Asia Cup will be held from November 5 to 14 in Muscat, Oman.
- The Indian team will begin their campaign against Nepal on November 5.
- India will face Pakistan on November 8 in a repeat of last year's final.
- Anway Dravid has played four Youth ODI matches, scoring 148 runs.
- Aaryavir Sehwag has scored 109 runs in three Youth ODI matches.
Key insights
- The inclusion of young talent could strengthen India's future cricket prospects.
- This selection may inspire a new generation of cricketers in India.
- The U19 Asia Cup serves as a platform for emerging players to showcase their skills.
Why it matters
The selection of Dravid and Sehwag's sons highlights the legacy of Indian cricket.
Entities
Anway Dravid· PersonAaryavir Sehwag· PersonBCCI· OrganizationOman· CountryIndia· Country
Source
Times Now
